Moroccan Escape

, Morocco

$999.00/ Per Person

Description

Your escorted tour of Morocco is an escape from the crowds typically found at busier times of the year. Begin your vacation with a welcome dinner in legendary Casablanca. Follow North Africa’s infamous Barbary Coast to the capital-city Rabat—once the haven for 16th-century pirates—and take a drive to see the massive medieval battlements and Royal Palace. Throughout the week, you’ll encounter incredible historic and cultural sites. Marvel at the architecture and history of Meknes—the 11th-century military settlement, turned into an impressive city in the Spanish-Moorish style by the legendary Sultan Moulay Ismail. On your guided sightseeing tour, you’ll see the monumental, gated walls that surround the city, elaborate mosques, and the palace.

Continue to Fez, considered to be Morocco’s spiritual and artistic center, and see the magnificent entrance to the Royal Palace. Drive through the old Jewish quarter, travel to the traditional entrance to Old Fez at Bab Bou Jeloud and follow your Local Guide through the labyrinthine streets of its Medina and the remarkable architecture of the Medersa Bou Inania. Next stop is the vibrant oasis of Marrakesh. Explore the “Red City” amid its sandstone walls and buildings with your Local Guide. You’ll visit Bahia Palace, the Saadian Tombs (or Badia Palace), the Djemaa El-Fna town center and colorful marketplace. Return to Casablanca for a panoramic drive to visit the Hassan II Mosque. Then, top it all off with a delicious farewell dinner to celebrate your Moroccan Escape!

Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive in Casablanca Morocco

Welcome to Casablanca!

At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.

Day 2 - Casablanca - Rabat - Meknes - Fez

Capitals Past and Present

This morning, start your Moroccan adventure with a scenic drive along the Barbary Coast to Rabat, Morocco’s capital city. A fascinating orientation drive will show you sights of Rabat’s main landmarks including the Royal City and Palace, and the Hassan Tower. Later, reach Meknes, a former capital, and one of the four Imperial Cities. Follow a guided sightseeing tour that features the monumental gates, mosque, and Royal Palace. Arrive at Fez, Morocco’s oldest imperial city, and enjoy free time this evening.
224 mi / 360 km

Breakfast

Tour highlight

LEGENDARY LIVES Travel the Mediterranean coastline of North Africa along the Barbary Coast and explore this country that is a true melting pot of cultures from the South of Sahara, France, Spain and many more.

Make the Most of Your Free Time

While we include select excursions and must-see sights on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.

Dinner & Folklore in Fez

You'll feel like a sultan on this unforgettable evening featuring mouthwatering Moorish food, and traditional Arabian, Oriental, and Bedouin music and dance.
Duration: 4h 0m

Day 3 - Fez
The Heart of Morocco

Start the day with an interesting, guided sightseeing of Fez, Morocco’s oldest imperial city. Visit the Medina, one of the world’s largest and oldest urban pedestrian zones, and Medersa Bou Inania. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon.

  • Breakfast

  • Dinner

Tour highlight

CULTURE & TRADITION Discover a lively city akin to Disney’s Aladdin, bursting with vibrant hues and fragrant aromas. Fez’s ancient history comes to life in this part of the town surrounded by high walls, separating the maze of over 9.000 alleys from the outside world.

Make the Most of Your Free Time

While we include select excursions and must-see sights on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.

Day 4 - Fez - Marrakesh

Marvelous Marrakesh

Today, watch the panorama change as you journey thro99ugh the country to reach Marrakesh. This evening, relax and enjoy dinner at your hotel.
332 mi / 535 km

  • Breakfast

  • Dinner

Tour highlight

CULTURE & TRADITION The city walls constructed in clay and chalk have given Marrakesh the nickname the “red city.” Marrakesh is one of the four Imperial Cities of Morocco, it’s rich culture and fascinating landscape have made it popular not only as a tourist destination, but also as a film location.

Day 5 - Marrakesh
The Spice of Life

Start your day with a guided city sightseeing tour to discover the fortified “red city” of Marrakesh. Visit the remarkable Bahia Palace and Saadian Tombs, both ooze with architectural beauty, culture, and history. This afternoon and evening are at leisure to explore more of this amazing city.

  • Breakfast

Tour highlight

CITY SIGHTS Marrakesh is a magnificent feast for the senses, from its spice markets to it historic sites, including the intricate designs of Bahia Palace and marble masterpiece of the Saadian Tombs. Steeped in rich heritage and vibrant artistry, Marrakesh endures as a city of artisans who keep its ancient traditions alive.

Make the Most of Your Free Time

While we include select excursions and must-see sights on your trip, you may wish to explore other options to enhance your free time. Below is a selection of excursions that may be available for purchase on your tour.

Day 6 - Marrakesh - Casablanca

As Time Goes By

Depart Marrakesh and drive to Casablanca. On arrival enjoy a guided panoramic drive of Casablanca to see the main landmarks, plus a visit to the spectacular Hassan II Mosque. This evening, join your travel companions for a farewell dinner in a local restaurant.

  • Breakfast

  • Dinner

Local favorite

ART & ARCHITECTURE The Hassan II Mosque is one of the most recognizable buildings in Casablanca, if not the whole of Morocco. An architectural and artisanal work of art, using both tradition and technology, its stunning 689-ft minaret dominates the skyline from its prestigious position on the Atlantic coast.

Day 7 - Casablanca
Safe travels until we meet again!

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

  • Breakfast

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